Momentum Toward ZEV Adoption Takes A Village
A slew of organizations are joining together to accelerate a ZEV future around the globe.
California
California EPA Waiver Under Assault By Trump Administration
The EPA plans to announce this week it is cancelling the fuel economy rules put in place during the Obama administration and revoke California’s waiver under the Clean Air Act. The madness in Assington continues.
Our Climate and The Years Project Launch #YouthStepUp Climate Contest
Do you have an idea to help fight climate change? This could be your chance to bring your idea to life and share it with the world. If you are a U.S. resident, aged 18–24, you’re invited to participate in the #YouthStepUp Contest, a competition focused on solutions to climate change proposed by the youth of America, led and managed by Our Climate and The Years Project.
Cost To Use Tesla Supercharger Across The United States vs Cost Of Gasoline
Tesla has been moving away from free Supercharging for its Model S, Model X, and Model 3, which elevates the importance of the cost to Supercharge as it becomes the new “cost of gas” for drivers looking to hit the road on longer trips. But how does it compare to the cost of driving an internal combustion vehicle? We dive into the details, comparing a Model S, Model X, and Model 3 to a 20 MPG gas car and a 50 MPG hybrid in several states across the nation.
Formula 1 Champ Nico Rosberg Test Drives A Tesla Model X (Video)
A Formula 1 racing champion, with gasoline flowing through his veins, happens to be excited about a tech revolution unfolding in the automotive space. Last year, InsideEVs reported that Nico Rosberg, Formula 1’s 2016 champion, made a pilgrimage to Silicon Valley. During his visit, “Tesla was his first stop … [and] continuing on the electric vehicle theme, he popped into ChargePoint’s headquarters.”
An Open Letter To California Energy Commissioners On The Rooftop Solar Mandate
The conventional wisdom in electricity generation is that scale matters. But this outdated notion rests on the assumption that electricity generators compete only in the wholesale market. California’s nearly 1 million solar roofs already producing power provide the factual counterpunch to this myth, but so does ample research on the economies of scale and the price of competition in the wind and solar markets.
Relax, Most Tesla Model 3 US Reservation Holders Will Still Benefit From US Federal EV…
The interweb was on fire on Monday July 2 about the possibility that Tesla actually delivered its 200,000th EV in the US in June. US Model 3 reservation holders freaked out and Tesla haters and shorters saw it as another sign that the end of the Tesla was near.
Hundreds Of California Solar School Projects Completed By Solar Installer MBL Energy
MBL Energy has completed solar installations at hundreds of California school sites, and recently announced certification of its solar module attachment, the Beacon Clip. The San Jose-based solar power company answered some questions for CleanTechnica about its work.
PG&E Proposes Massive 567.5 MW Battery Storage Project, Includes Tesla Powerpack 2
In January, the California Public Utilities Commission authorized Pacific Gas & Electric to solicit proposals that would address energy reliability needs in three portions of its service area. In February, PG&E began that process and received a number of proposals from a variety of bidders. After sorting and sifting through … [continued]
Please Stop Saying “EVs Are Only 1% Of Auto Sales In The US”
Read just about any article on electric vehicles in the US and the reporter will use some variation of this phrase: “ … but electric vehicle sales are only 1% of overall auto sales in the US (or world).”
